ri Lanka has extended a financial contribution of USD 1 million to the Government of Nepal to support ongoing humanitarian, relief and recovery efforts following the devastating Bhote Koshi River floods that occurred on August 26.
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A meeting between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and representatives of the Sri Lanka Scout Association was held at the Presidential Secretariat this afternoon (10).
Several spells of showers will occur in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts.
The third depot established to facilitate the Metro Bus service introduced to improve the efficiency of urban public transport commenced operations today (9) in Ekala, Ja-Ela.
A meeting between Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake and a group of Hindu priests representing the upcountry region was held this morning (09) at the Presidential Secretariat.
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya met with Mr. Rajnath Singh, Minister of Defence of India, at Parliament today, 09 September, during his visit to Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka expects India’s fullest support to combat drug trafficking in the Indian Ocean region — President
Three new agreements exchanged to further strengthen cooperation between the two countries
Three Bailey bridges also opened remotely
A policy on university student accommodation is also being formulated
The World Health Organization (WHO) has presented a special official citation to Sri Lanka in recognition of two significant achievements in the country’s public health sector—sustaining malaria-free status and the elimination of maternal and neonatal tetanus for 10 consecutive years.
The Sri Lanka Police will introduce a special WhatsApp facility from tomorrow (10) to enable members of the deaf community to contact the Police and lodge complaints during emergencies, the Police Media Division announced.
The United Nations has welcomed several recent steps taken by Sri Lanka to advance human rights, accountability and reconciliation, while calling for continued progress on legal and institutional reforms.
Several spells of showers will occur in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districts.
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that plans are underway to strengthen the State Printing Corporation with advanced technology and modern security printing capabilities, while gradually phasing out machinery that is more than 50 years old and purchasing new equipment.
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